Injury Crash

St. Charles Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Cooper County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 8, 2026

Time

12:50 a.m.

Roadway

I-70 Eastbound mile marker 95

Location

Cooper County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 28-year-old St. Charles man suffered minor injuries early Sunday when the vehicle he was driving crashed on Interstate 70 eastbound in Cooper County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said the crash happened around 12:50 a.m. near mile marker 95. The driver was behind the wheel of a 2007 Toyota Camry traveling east at the time of the crash, which involved only that one vehicle.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report, the driver sustained minor injuries. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The incident, logged by the patrol as crash number 260472312, was investigated by Troop F of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
Injury statute of limitations
5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
Wrongful death statute of limitations
3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
Fault rule
Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
Citations
RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
Crash report agency
Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.

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